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I use the old school method of bleeding my brakes e.g a bit of 6mm tube into a Glass jar a 3rd filled with old Brake fluid( I always keep my old Brake fluid as it's a great paint stripper for small parts if you leave them in it). As for Valve clearances there's loads of opinions I've seen but one of the best quotes for these bikes was," I bet there's been more SV650 engines screwed up by failed attempts than if they were left alone". I've also seen posts where people have gone over 100,000 miles and not checked them :O My 99 only has 24k on it and as I do preemptive oil/filter/coolant and fluid changes unless I hear or feel something wrong with the engine I have no intention of checking the Valve clearances let alone adjusting them. I never over-rev the engine as I've found no need. Quick slick gear changes between 6,000/7,000 rpm and I'm up to Motorway,"Combat Speed" in no time These engines just rock PS The Transverse mounted V-Twin configuration should not be,"Wheelied" as it starves the Front cylinder of oil and usually causes costly premature engine failure.
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
My 2004 has clocked up about 28k miles i think. Sounds and runs great. Just doesn't wanna stop haha. I will leave the valve stuff. Don't want to spend more than i need to. What are these speed bleeders ive seen people talking about? I will be changing the bleed nipples to stainless ones when i clean the calipers
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04-01-20, 04:34 PM | #13 |
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
I have used a mityvac vacuum bleeder for many years for our cars and the now the SV, just make sure you keep reservoir topped up while bleeding brakes ...
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
i was just looking at those mityvacs. They had mixed reviews but if you say they fit well on the sv650 i might order one. I bought a throwaway thing from Halfords last time
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
Just realised they are 50 quid. Might be a bit to tight for that
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The supplied tube was a bit too loose on motorbike nipples but a small jubilee clip sorted it.
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Note: Many a good caliper has been ruined by hamfisted cross threading of nipples so always take extra care when fitting and never force anything. As for Mighty Vacs etc I've never yet had need of them. I came up with a Trick years ago for priming an M/C to get pressure through. Have right hand side bleed nipple open ready with Jar as previous. Top up M/C to full. Spit on hand and place on top of M/C and press to make a seal and then gently pump the lever and you should feel a slight vacuum form from your palm and the fluid start to flow. Top up M/C before it gets too low repeat/continue then bleed air out as normal for both sides. I do the Right hand then the left and then the right again and then the left for good measure to make sure there's no air in the system.
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
This makes sense, calipers would have been a disasterous purchase.
I use a big syringe and a bit of plastic pipe and feed from the bottom so bubbles can't really accumulate costs about £5. I've done a lot with brakes and am very picky and it's the best way I've found You do get a bit more feel with the radial but it's not a lot more, in fact I took mine off and am currently using the std sv one, it's fine on road and a little track use and my brakes are very powerful, usually outbraking trackbikes. What I would do is redo your caliper seals (buy some red rubber grease and new seals -check wemoto), SS braided lines (I got them pretty cheap from Hel), You can buy mastecylinder seal kits too but I wouldn't bother unless you think you have a fault with your cylinder. Take the money you would have put into the radial mastercylinder bling and buy some stiffer fork springs and new fork oil , that will help your braking far more than a radial MCylinder. Hagon progressives will do it, I think they're about £60 And don't forget plenty of copper grease
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
A dodge that eliminates the need to remove the bleed nipples and add teflon tape is to wipe a small blob of grease around the base of the nipples before you start the bleeding process, to stop air getting down the threads. Greasy nipples FTW
Also, I've found using white silicone brake grease on the sliding pins makes a big difference. It's a couple of quid from eBay for sachets which will do several brake overhauls. It stays fresh & greasy for years and is kind to the rubber parts. |
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Re: Will an R1 front master cylinder fit?
I never thought about changing the springs, it's a good idea though my suspension is a bit bouncy. Unfortunately though I only have a rear stand and nothing to hoist the bike up on so it's not a diy job for me i think. The calipers are getting a complete overhaul, all new seals etc, i've ordered the bits. I will have peave of mind then knowing they are mint. I'll have a look into springs, i know a mechanic who's big into his bikes who lives on my street so i will have a word with him about it. Are the Hagon progressives good? I can buy the bits and see if he wants to fit them for/with me.
I like the idea of gunking up over the threads when bleeding, that saves time. Filling up the brakes from the calipers with a syringe sounds interesting. I read something about that on here before i will have a look into it. A fiver sounds good to me haha |
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